An Extraordinary Year 4 Shekel By the fourth year of the Great Jewish Revolt, momentum had shifted decisively in favor of the Romans. Vespasian's campaign pacified much of the Judaean hinterlands, driving the rebels to consolidate around Jerusalem and setting the stage for his son Titus' siege of the great city. This deteriorating situation is reflected in the coinage by the pronounced scarcity of year 4 coinage relative to the preceding three years; David Hendin notes just 53 examples of the Sh

The Israeli shekel isn’t just a currency—it’s a connection to biblical history!💸🇮🇱 In ancient times, a “shekel” wasn’t just money; it was a weight used to measure precious metals, ensuring fair trade and integrity ⚖️. The word comes from the Hebrew lishkol, meaning “to weigh” or “to consider.” Think of Abraham buying land with silver shekels or the priests weighing offerings for the Tabernacle. The shekel represented trust and value 🤝. Today’s New Israeli Shekel (NIS) is more than a coin—it’